Jog Falls

Reaching there:
By Air: Mangalore International Airport-239 km, Hubli-185 km, Belgaum-280 km
By Rail: Shimoga-102 km, Honnavara-60 km
By Road: Bangalore-368 km, Sagar-32 km, Shimoga-102 km, Honnavara-60 km, Sirsi-60 km, Murudeshwara-84 km



The river Sharavati takes its birth at Ambuteertha near Kavaledurga (Tirthahalli taluk) and is confluenced by tributaries like Haridravati and Yennehole at Pattaguppe and Barangi respectively. The cascades at Jog Falls have been named Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket and create a magnificent spectacle in the background of green vegetation. The Raja is named after the Raja of Sonda (Sirsi taluk), who wanted to construct a temple at this spot. Roarer rushes violently to confluence with Raja. The third fall, Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets and the fourth fall, Rani is a silent cascade gliding over the mountain side with a sheet of foam.
The Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-electric Project, was taken up by the State Government in 1956 for harnessing the un-utilised portion of the Sharavati river. At present, besides the Mahatma Gandhi Station, power is generated at Anebayalu Hydro-electricity Generating Station which was commissioned in 1965.

The Falls can be seen in their full glory during the rainy months from July to November.


Around Jog Falls

Linganmakki
A dam measuring about 2750 m in length has been constructed across the Sharavati at Linganamakki (8 km from Jog). This dam offers a beautiful picnic spot for tourists with wide flowing backwaters creating several enchanting islands. Anebayalu, the single biggest power station in South-East Asia is located here. It can be reached by a wire rope trolley and is worth a visit. The place is a wonderful spot of scenic beauty.


Kodachadri
Kodachadri (Sagar taluk) situated 60 km from Jog and 115 km from Shimoga, is on the border of Udupi district, close to Kollur. This spot is also approachable from Linganamakki via, Yellodi (near Thumri).

The peak of this steep hill is at a height of 1343 m above sea level. From the summit of this hillock one can enjoy a panoramic view and the captivating scenic beauty of the Western Ghats and Udupi district. The hill covered with evergreen forests has the temple of Hulideva. The image of the main deity is a beautiful 32 handed statue sculpted in stone. There is a thick forest at the foot hill called "Ambavana", which is renowned for its rare medicinal herbs. There are two shrines dedicated to Kalabhairava and Umamaheshwara nearby. Adi Shankaracharya is said to have visited this place on his holy journey to Kollur.


Sigandhoor
Sigandhoor situated at a distance of 70 km from Jog by road is specially noted for the scenic beauty of the backwaters of the Linganamakki dam. This place can also be reached by boat from Sagar - an upstream journey of 45 km.

This scenic spot has captivating evergreen hill ranges overlooking the backwaters of the Sharavati. This place can also be reached by road taking a deviation at Kogar village (30 km from Jog) on the Bhatkal road and the total distance will be 48 km from Jog.


Muppane
Muppane, an enchanting spot approachable from Jog (15 km), is situated on the backwaters of Linganamakki. This place has been specially noted for the tent facilities provided by Jungle Lodges & Resorts. There are opportunities for boating and undertaking adventure tourism. Tourists are also free to cook their food and put up camp-fire, etc.


Dabbe Falls
Dabbe Falls is a naturally captivating spot situated at a distance of 25 km from Jog. The spot can be reached by travelling to Konjuvalli village and trekking a distance of two to three km amidst thick forests. This waterfall is about 200 ft in height and the milky cascade here rolls down the rocky valley surrounded by thick evergreen forests.


Unchalli Falls
Unchalli Falls or Lushington Falls (Siddapur taluk) is approachable from Jog (59 km) via Siddapur. One has to travel upto Kolsirsi (35 km from Siddapur), then take a deviation at Heggarne and trek through a forest route of three km to reach this spot. It was originally named after J.D. Lushington, the Collector of Karwar then, who located this falls in 1845. Till recently there was a ruined wooden guest house built by him exactly opposite the falls.

The river is a combination of two streams, one from Shankatirtha (Sirsi) town and the other from Manjuguni tank. It flows through the hilly region and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats and then takes the name of Aghanashini at Maddihalli before jumping into the deep rocky valley at Unchalli, creating a thunderous sound. Hence the falls is also called "Keppa Joga" (to make one deaf).


Trekking
Trekking can be undertaken from Jog down a steep rocky path opposite the Falls and then traversing a rocky hillock, one can reach Murudeshwara off the Arabian Sea. On the same path down the river, trekking can be undertaken through the rocky path to Gerusoppa (20 km from Jog) and Nagarabastikeri (6 km from Gerusoppa) to witness the spectacular architectural marvel of the Chaturmukha Basadi built in Vijayanagara style. This Basadi has images of Mahaveera, Parshwanatha, Neminatha and other Thirthankaras. There are guest houses of both the Forest Department and PWD at Gerusoppa and Honnavar. This spot is also approachable from Honnavar by road.


Keladi
About 33 km away from Jog Falls, Keladi, was the first capital of the Keladi Nayakas. It is well-known for a group of temples that exhibit the elements of Kadamba, Hoysala and Dravida styles of architecture. The Keladi Museum preserves a collection of copper inscriptions, palm leaves and coins from the Nayakas' period.


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For more information contact:
Assistant Director, Regional Tourist Office, Government of Karnataka, A Block 3rd Cross, Gopala Gowda Extension, Shimoga - 577201. Tel: 08182-251444.

Tourist Information Centre, Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa - Jog Falls, Tel: 081860-244752, 244732.

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